I don't care about Windows OneCare, it's nothing more than the nth security suite in a row and we already know that security suites are less good than specialized stand-alone softwares.

"Usually Microsoft doesn't develop products, we buy products. It's not a bad product, but bits and pieces are missing," said Edelmann.

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That's the main problem of Microsoft.
Microsoft isn't a software company anymore, they act like a bank, buying and selling softwares.
So, I don't expect any creativity from M$ and that's why I replace each MS Application with a much better alternative, including security.

Recently, there have been some tests that have brought into question the detection capability of Windows Live OneCare. Customers and partners have asked us to address these concerns and because the detection capability in Windows Live OneCare is the responsibility of the MSRR team I’d like to address those concerns.

I read somewhere that many of RAV's former analysts moved on to Kaspersky and other companies.

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Mostly Linux Gurus went to Kaspersky Lab. Some stayed with GeCAD and so on…What sadness me is that after acquisition, RAV antivirus was killed and Microsoft was not able to deliver the same product in terms of virus detection and all goodies that RAV had back in time.

They're saving face. Hey, look, we made some mistakes. Next big update will be the real deal. Don't ask for a refund. Pay more.
On the other hand, the product is new. Even if they're charging money to secure their own Windows... it is new, to be fair.

Donno what was so great about RAV. Never really found it to be anything special. Not detection wise and not GUI wise. There are other AVs that probably suck more than OneCare and no one is making a big deal. Why? Because they aren't made by MS. Move on...

Donno what was so great about RAV. Never really found it to be anything special. Not detection wise and not GUI wise. There are other AVs that probably suck more than OneCare and no one is making a big deal. Why? Because they aren't made by MS. Move on...

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to the uninformed computer user, Microsoft IS computing and if they have put their name to an antivirus program then in that user's opinion it's surely going to be a good product. they have a responsibility to make sure their product is at the very least, ready for release before releasing it.

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I have been a part of OneCare's testers since the beta was available and it has been a trying road. Going into the beta I was assuming the RAV guys/engine would have some more prevelance in the OneCare world, but seemingly the direction changed to a more preventitive style approach backups, cleanup, defrag etc. rather than a so-called "security roadmap".
This can be viewed in a good way as to educating normal everyday users in the aspects of current backups and maintenance, but what about the security aspect??
According to the tag line

Windows Live OneCare: All-in-one security and performance for your PC

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Security first by security do they mean system restore?...
They need to step back stop making excuses and either

1. STOP selling it - Non computer technical persons that only know the Microsoft logo are the ones with the most problems(personal exp.) and this is the majority who buy this piece of software(again pers. exp.).

How in G.G.E. does this help at ALL!

These are the people who are getting the zoo malware samples that are missed and these are the people being exploited by new 0-day exploits due inpart to a lame firewall, yet they still sit there and sell sub-standard software as a savior and then wonder why they get lambasted by the press.

or

2. Make a genuine effort to overhaul and improve the security related aspects of this program! It is not like they don't have the resources!

It is like they looked at the failures and decided antivirus and antispyware, were farther on down the list because "Hey we can just do a system restore if we missed it!!"
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Donno what was so great about RAV. Never really found it to be anything special. Not detection wise and not GUI wise. There are other AVs that probably suck more than OneCare and no one is making a big deal. Why? Because they aren't made by MS. Move on...

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Did you ever use it? Detection wise it was always on top(Especially the Linux part).

"Microsoft is not a security company. Security is important, but it's just a little part of Microsoft," said Edelmann.

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Microsoft's security is based on imitation, it's easier to buy security, then they don't have to think about it.
Security is just a little hobby of Microsoft.
Let other companies do the real job and that counts for all MS Applications.

Donno what was so great about RAV. Never really found it to be anything special. Not detection wise and not GUI wise. There are other AVs that probably suck more than OneCare and no one is making a big deal. Why? Because they aren't made by MS. Move on...

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Did you try it? It was always 3 0r 4 outa 10 in the day. I still have a copy somewhere. Bought a 2yr lic and then MS just screwed things up. Updates lasted less then a year.